The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in Fantastic Four #52 (cover-dated July 1966) in the Silver Age of Comic Books.
Black Panthers real name is TChalla, and he is depicted as the king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda.
Along with possessing enhanced abilities achieved through ancient Wakandan rituals of drinking the essence of the heart-shaped herb,
TChalla also relies on his proficiency in science, rigorous physical training, hand-to-hand combat skills,
and access to wealth and advanced Wakandan technology to combat his enemies.
Chadwick Boseman portrayed the character in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universes films: Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019)